Mercy Corps Natural Resources Management & Peace Building Officer Jobs in Samburu
Mercy Corps Natural Resources Management & Peace Building Officer Jobs in Samburu
About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
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Registered in 2008, Mercy Corps Kenya has developed a robust and diverse portfolio of programs aimed at sustainably improving the lives and livelihoods of Kenyans affected by poverty, resource scarcity and conflict.
Mercy Corps Kenya also collaborates with Mercy Corps teams and partners in neighboring countries.
The Program / Department
USAID’s Office of Food For Peace (FFP) awarded a Mercy Corps-led consortium of Kenyan and international partners with a five-year Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Turkana and Samburu Counties. Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and co-creation with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector, this program aims to drive sustained reductions in acute malnutrition in both counties.
The program requires a robust county-centered design with government leadership, active engagement from communities, the private sector, and civil society.
Gender inequalities and social dynamics are some of the key drivers of food insecurity and persistent acute malnutrition in the two counties and this program will implement evidence-based interventions to address these.
The Position Summary
The Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Peace Building (PB) Officer will take the lead role in the implementation of the integrated NRM and Peacebuilding interventions in the program locations assigned (in Turkana or Samburu).
The NRM and PB officer will further be responsible for ensuring NRM and conflict resolution approaches and interventions are fully sequenced, layered and integrated to provide enabling systems to support development of resilient livestock and agricultural livelihoods including in provision of clean consistent water resources.
The NRM and Peace Building interventions should enhance the effectiveness and quality of implementation of programme initiatives undertaken by USAID Nawiri.
Essential Job Functions
Strategy: Operational Implementation of Nrm and Conflict Program Strategies
In collaboration with the the Resilience Livelihoods Technical Team (Climate Smart Agriculture, Alternative Livelihoods and Market Systems, Household Economic Strengthening, Natural Resources Management) support the roll out of a robust implementation strategy to address household food insecurity and work towards maintaining food security despite exposure to shocks and stresses.
Support the development of comprehensive work plans for sub offices and target geographies.
Directly responsible for NRM and Peace Building scope of work and its implementation, including integrated actions in the program locations
Program Management & Reporting
Support planning, development, and implementation of the NRM, peacebuilding, and conflict sensitivity interventions within the project.
Organize and facilitate dialogue meetings, workshops, and forums with government representatives, civil society and communities in efforts to prevent violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to NRM peace, security, and conflict resolution
Responsible for accurate narrative reporting against agreed objectives and results frameworks
Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled program performance review meetings
Facilitate scenario planning as part of routine program management; work closely with M&E team to ensure context monitoring informs program teams to support adaptations and tracking of impacts of shocks and stresses on programing..
Collaboration & Networking
NRM and Peace Building Officer is expected to establish and maintain an open and cordial relationship with relevant government partners, local government officials, donors, and other development organizations working in the Pastoralist, NRM, and Peace arena to
obtain the required support and collaboration for the smooth coordination and implementation of program activities.
Coordinates with the different levels of stakeholders including committees, working groups, community groups, local implementing partners, community resource persons, government stakeholders at sub-county, ward, village – to sustain peace building actions, mobilize rapid actions and ensure effective communication channels.
Coordinate with community leadership to facilitate activity integration and targeting of participants, ensuring a conflict sensitivity is maintained.
Support with collaborative partnership with other development partners and identify potential opportunities for linkages
Influence and Representation
Assist sub-office coordinator and County Field Director to coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and other implementers
Support the facilitation of planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in;
Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with relevant stakeholders such as local government departments, NGO’s and local authorities, as appropriate and advised by the line manager.
Facilitate planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in at the sub-office level
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
Bachelor’s degree in the field of Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Climate Change and Society, Environmental Management, Peace Building, International relations or other related fields or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Demonstrated understanding of community engagement strategies, the investment environment in Kenya, land laws and policies, peace frameworks, natural resource governance, and conflict sensitivity, and an active interest in the workings of civil society;
Proficiency in verbal and written English
Understanding of NRM and Peace frameworks/ tools and approaches including the understanding of opportunities and challenges in the pastoralist context
Experience working within a development-oriented NGO in environment and pastoralist contexts.
Practical experience in the facilitation of multi-stakeholder NRM and Peace activities.
Strong communication and analytical skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working within a multidisciplinary team and ability to liaise with government, community leaders, and other stakeholders at all levels
Skills in organizing and facilitating community dialogues, workshops, and training events
Proven ability to conduct him/herself professionally under pressure.
Knowledge on Conflict Sensitivity / Do No Harm approaches.
Skills and creativity in integrating Peace building and NRM aspects in programming.
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Core Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Listening: Ability to actively listen (i.e., seeks to understand, asks good questions, paraphrases, and is in tune with speaker’s emotional state)
Vulnerability & Courage: Ability to share lack of knowledge, mistakes, or failures; give and receive feedback; and raise difficult questions or concerns
Curiosity: Ability to articulate and explore novel areas of learning that would contribute to greater effectiveness
Systems Thinking: Ability to understand, affect, connect, and leverage various parts of a system while maintaining sight of the whole system
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps Natural Resources Management & Peace Building Officer Jobs in Samburu
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